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Academic Operations
In-person classes resume at Wayne State University
Michigan Public Radio (May 31)
Collaboration
UM-Flint will house new high school
WNEM TV (June 6)
Flint Cultural Center Academy to add high school in UM-Flint partnership
MLive (June 6)
College Access & Affordability
GVSU to expand academic programming in Battle Creek with $10.3 million grant
WWMT TV (June 3)
GVSU expands programming in Battle Creek with $10M grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek Enquirer (June 3)
GVSU to expand academic programming in Battle Creek with $10.3 million grant
WWMT TV (June 3)
GVSU Gets $10 Million Grant To Expand Programming In Battle Creek
Mitech News (June 3)
GVSU offering free tuition, academic support to Battle Creek Innovation Center 8th graders
Second Wave (June 6)
Economic Development
Ann Arbor to Detroit innovation corridor pitched by University of Michigan [UM]
MLive (May 31)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Construction projects on campus continue over summer [MSU]
The State News (June 2)
A historic look at the WMU dorms about to be torn down
MLive (June 2)
Governance & Speech
Walker-Griffea to ‘create a pathway’ for residents to get better jobs as new MiLeap director
MLive (June 2)
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State to host listening sessions for students to engage with university leaders after encampment raid
WDET TV (June 3)
This Extremely Online Regent Has an Unorthodox Vision for College Governance [UM]
The Chronicle of Higher Education (June 3)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
Massive federal grant ensures University of Michigan can continue retirement study through 2029
WDIV TV (June 5)
UM receives its largest federal research grant ever
Crain’s Detroit Business (June 5)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
The numbers are in. Here's how much beer was sold at MSU athletic events
Lansing State Journal (June 4)
University of Michigan collective starts fund for walk-on athletes
The Mining Journal (June 6)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
$5M awarded to universities to increase students pursuing master’s degrees in social work
WNEM TV (June 4)
Social work students can get $30K to pursue master’s degree
MLive (June 5)
MDHHS provides $5 million to 12 universities to increase number of master's degree behavioral health social workers
Legal News (June 5)
Northern Michigan University provides $30,000 stipends to social work students
WLUC TV (June 5)
Institutional Leadership
College protests front and center for Michigan university leaders [FSU, MSU, OU, UM, WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 31)
Michigan university presidents talk higher education’s role in building the state’s economy [FSU, MSU, OU, UM, WSU]
Michigan Advance (May 31)
Ferris State President Pink at Mackinac Policy Conference: Higher education can be leaders in developing talent, but employers can play a large role [MSU, OU, UM]
WYBR FM (June 2)
Leadership Transitions
What CMU is seeking in next president
Midland Daily News (May 30)
CMU search for new president underway
Morning Sun (May 31)
New dean named for Michigan State business college
Crain’s Detroit Business (June 5)
Philanthropic Support
GameAbove grants $6.5 million to transform EMU golf teams
Eastern Echo (May 29)
Program Delivery
SVSU to offer first dual entry MSOT program in the state
Midland Daily News (June 3)
Recognitions & Awards
KCAD student sustainability efforts earn second place in national Campus Race to Zero Waste competition [FSU]
WYBR FM (May 31)
Best Online Leadership Certificate Programs Of 2024 [UM-F]
Forbes (May 31)
University of Michigan falls to lowest-ever world university ranking, but still in top 50
MLive (June 6)
Safety & Health
Ferris State students escape fire at off-campus fraternity house
MLive (June 5)
Workforce Alignment
Connecting college students with enriching work experiences [GVSU]
Brookings (June 4)
Michigan puts $10M toward developing semiconductor workforce [UM]
The Detroit News (June 5)
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